Real Estate Counsel

East Point Energy•Charlottesville, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future. East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don’t meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we’re looking for. Read more about our core values (driven, dependable, & collaborative) here. The Real Estate Counsel position will be expected to provide legal support to the company with a focus on Real Estate & Development. This position will work closely with East Point’s General Counsel and with the Project Development Team to support the ongoing development activities of the company, as well as develop and manage the real estate portfolio of assets at various stages of development, construction and operation. The position will report directly to the General Counsel and may have direct reports over time.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with audiences with varying degrees of technical/legal understanding
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Extensive legal subject matter expertise and experience handling real estate and development transactions, diligence and related matters (sales/acquisitions, leasing, financing, options, easements, title, survey, environmental, land use, permitting, etc.)
Strong ability to multi-task and effectively address competing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)
J.D.
Minimum of four (4) years of practice in the area of commercial real estate or similar area
Active and valid Bar license in state of residence

Nice To Haves

Development experience preferred (commercial real estate or renewable energy)
Energy storage or other renewable energy industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide legal oversight of land management activities and real estate holdings, working closely with General Counsel and Real Estate Paralegal
Develop and administer legal processes and procedures
Project interface with multiple parties including parent company, board members, outside counsel, and financial partners
Interact and negotiate with contract counterparties and their counsel
Conduct and manage all aspects of internal real estate due diligence activities
Conduct internal trainings for Project Development Team and other relevant business lines within real estate-related focus areas
Draft, review, revise, and negotiate purchase and lease options, site leases, easements, licenses, and other real estate-related contracts, amendments, legal notices, and related documentation
Manage all aspects of real estate closings
Provide legal support for real estate diligence and closings in connection with M&A transactions
Coordinate with and manage external counsel on real estate-related legal matters
Represent the company’s capabilities and image, including potential participation in parent company forums and events, conferences, trade shows, and other business development opportunities
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned